definitely did not want to stay in aspen. single night/person lodging more than i wanted to spend. plus, did not want to get stuck out there if it snowed. hoped i-70 from vail to denver wouldn't be bad. both lanes were open but the spots with accumlate on it were terrifying, especially with nightfall. managed to make it back in one piece, though i'm sure i made many enemies. CO drivers are jerks and don't seem to like passing. they don't pass, and they don't want you to pass. picked my work phone from the hotel and stayed another night. completely exhausted from boarding and the four hour drive back. just lay there for a couple of hours before getting the second set of stuff from my car.